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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassatPassat
Trim350460450h1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500      
Cargo net 59 59 59 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 375 375 375
Satellite radio 486 486 486      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900      
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375 375
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275      
Cargo net 35 35 35 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 300 300 300
Satellite radio 389 389 389      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760      
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80        
Illuminated door sill trim plates       300 300 300
Options (change) 4,020 3,595 3,145 850 850 850
Options (change) 3,319 2,979 2,619 680 680 680
Destination 765 765 765 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $49,335 $57,380 $58,410 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $43,287 $49,871 $51,188 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,380
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassatPassat
Trim350460450h1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,335$57,380$58,410$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-1,050-2,750-3,32500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,285$54,630$55,085$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,800$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$43,287$49,871$51,188$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-921-2,390-2,91400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,366$47,481$48,274$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,115$5,908$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassatPassat
Trim350460450h1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,980$6,555$3,230$3,230$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$2,750$3,325$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-921-2,390-2,91400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082015
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length190.0 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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